Section 48 of 84, Wales Coast Path
Newport to Fishguard
11.9 miles (19.1 km). About 5 hours, moderate.
Start: SN 059 395. Finish: SM 958 371. OS grid.
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Warning: Diversion in place. Part of this route is closed or diverted for now. The Wales Coast Path site (updated 22 September 2026) lists temporary diversions in several places, many until further notice, including landslides at Porthdinllaen in Gwynedd and Porth Swtan, Llanfaethlu and Lligwy on Anglesey. Neath Port Talbot Council says the path around Baglan, Briton Ferry and Sandfields West has been closed since 2023 because of sinkholes and the agreed diversion stays in place. Check the official diversions page before setting out. Source: walescoastpath.gov.uk.
Up and down
About 787 m of climbing and 767 m of descent; highest point 142 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Newport.
- Bus stops
- Golden Lion Hotel, 360 m from the start. Directions SN 058 391Castle Inn, 510 m from the start. Directions SN 056 390
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 240 m from the start. Directions SN 061 394Car park (free), 300 m from the start. Directions SN 062 395Long Street Car Park (pay), 370 m from the start. Directions SN 057 392
Getting back
The section finishes at Fishguard. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- The Square, 150 m from the finish. Directions SM 957 370Bus stop, 190 m from the finish. Directions SM 957 369ffordd yr efail, 230 m from the finish. Directions SM 956 370
Planning the Wales Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: walescoastpath.gov.uk.
- Baggage transfer: the services listed for the trail.
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 56%, paved or flagged 13%, gravel and tracks 6%; the rest (23%) isn't recorded.
About 12% on roads with traffic.
Path grade, where mappers have given one: rough mountain path 100%.
On the way: 2 kissing gates, 3 gates, 5 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 88 m in a kilometre (1 in 11), starting 4.6 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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